In the U.S. today, we commemorate Juneteenth. Today we reflect on this pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes freedom and a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality ✊ At WIGI, we are constantly working to make the global games industry more diverse, however, we recognize & support other orgs that specifically champion the Black gaming community & people of color (PoC) such as PoC in Play (www.pocplay.org), Black Girl Gamers, & Black In Gaming. We encourage you to check them out and help support their missions as they are vital to these communities to connect, empower, & change the industry for the better 💜 We are committed to continuing to educate ourselves, seek out more resources, and share them with you, our community!
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🌟 Celebrating Black Excellence in Gaming! 🎮 🔥 Did you know? The inventor behind the revolutionary video game cartridge—often hailed as the foundation of modern gaming—was a phenomenal Black individual who revolutionized the industry! 🙌 Let's take a moment to honor their groundbreaking creation and remind ourselves of the limitless potential within black youth and communities. 💪 ✨ Meet Jerry Lawson, the genius behind the interchangeable video game cartridge that forever changed the gaming landscape. As an engineer, he single-handedly paved the way for future generations, allowing video games to bloom into the billion-dollar industry we know today. 🚀 😱 Imagine the massive impact one innovative mind can have on the world. Just like Jerry, young black individuals possess the same remarkable creativity, pioneering spirit, and imagination that can fuel industries and shape the future. 🌍 💡 From passionate gamers to aspiring game creators, there are no limits to what black youth and black people in America can achieve in this diverse realm of gaming. Their talents deserve recognition, respect, and support from across the globe. ✊ #BlackExcellenceInGaming #GameChangersOfColor #EmpoweringBlackYouth #StrengthInDiversity #FuelingBillionDollarIndustries #CreatorsOfTomorrow #CelebratingBlackInnovation
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This #Juneteenth, we recognize organizations like The Black In Gaming Foundation, Black Voices in Gaming, and Black Girl Gamers who advocate for inclusive online spaces and uplift Black professionals in the gaming industry. Games and immersive media have the power to tell meaningful stories that capture the rich histories and cultures of Black communities. One of my favorite examples to highlight is an immersive web experience called "Secret Garden," created by Stephanie Dinkins. It allows us to step into the oral histories of Black women, from surviving a slave boat and a 1920s Black-owned farm to surviving 9/11, and encountering an AI powered by Black women. Today, we celebrate these stories, their creators, and their impact. Check the link in the comments for more on the Secret Garden.
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Game creators shaping experiences. In honor of Black History Month, we're spotlighting inspiring Black game developers who are bringing inclusive stories and perspectives to the gaming world through their talents. Their creativity, vision, and dedication to meaningful representation are expanding gaming horizons and paving the way for upcoming designers. We celebrate all they have accomplished, as well as their future innovations. Swipe through to learn about these groundbreaking designers as we feature their unique journeys and impactful contributions shining light on Black joy, complexity, culture, and voices within one of today's most influential art forms. Have these creators impacted or inspired you? Share your thoughts below! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackGameDesigners #InclusivityInGaming
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Check out my conversation with the wonderful Amy Devers about building our collective memory!
NEW Ep. 215: Kinfolk’s Idris Brewster Uses AR to Empower Collective Memory Building 💥🧠 Artist, creative technologist, and educator, idris brewster grew up in Brooklyn, being filmed for a documentary about his education as a black student at a prestigious, primarily white, school. His coming-of-age, only partially caught on camera, included a lot of basketball and hands-on artistic development. A grant awarded in college gave him early access to VR technology which opened a path to combining all of his talents and interests and expressing them through new media. Now, as co-founder and Executive Director of Kinfolk Tech, he’s harnessing augmented reality, location-based technology, and community to engage in placing digital monuments in public spaces, memory building, and foregrounding the Black, Brown and Queer histories that have been intentionally silenced. Listen now to Idris & Amy Devers at https://lnkd.in/e6VBunHP
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Are you an official Black in Gaming Member? We just launched our campaign “I am Black in Gaming” earlier this year and we want YOU to be a part of it! Join us as we embark on an exciting journey together, shaping the future of our community and unlocking exclusive benefits By becoming a member, you’ll gain access to a world of opportunities: 🖥️ Exclusive Content: Dive deeper into our world with member-only updates, behind the scenes peeks, and a snap into our 2024 programming. 🕹️Community Connections: Connect with like-minded creatives, fellow gamers, and passionate enthusiasts. Share your experiences, collaborate and forge new friendships that last a lifetime. Especially as we embark on activating our local chapters. 🎮Creative Collaboration: Get involved in shaping our projects! Participate in our Award Show, surveys, exclusive feedback sessions, ensuring your voice is heard and helping us create the best experiences possible. ✊Make an Impact: Join us in giving back to the game development community. Let’s embrace the strength in Black Excellence, Black wisdom, and Black community when we come together to make a positive impact. It is through games that we have the ability to entertain, educate, and inspire players around the globe. Join us in fostering a gaming community that uplifts marginalized voices, amplifies Black creators and advocates for a more equitable future. We stand proud with partners to continue to highlight the importance of representation in the gaming ecosystem. Together, we can level up the gaming world and create positive change for all. Link to join: https://hubs.li/Q021TH2S0
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C.E.O. of UglyassboiEnt/dapulsehiphopnewcomers/ I.D.A. Independent Distribution Agency
Uglyassboi Entertainment uses their platform to amplify and uplift black voices in the entertainment industry by actively seeking out and promoting the work of black artists, creators, and performers. They showcase and feature black talent in their events, productions, and projects, providing opportunities for them to showcase their work and reach a wider audience. They also prioritize diverse and inclusive storytelling, ensuring that black voices and experiences are accurately and respectfully represented in their content. Additionally, they may use their platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion within the industry, and support initiatives and organizations that aim to uplift black voices in entertainment. Overall, Uglyassboi Entertainment uses their platform to create visibility and opportunities for black voices, ultimately amplifying their impact and influence in the entertainment industry.
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Join us tomorrow, Wednesday February 7, 2024 @ 6:30pm at the Gala Hispanic Theater in DC for "Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá: The Afro-latino/a/e/x Dilemma: Part Of Both (Black And Latin), Excluded By Both" Embracing multifaceted identities as Afro-Latinos/as/xs, woven from African and colonial European legacies, we must confront the reality that some within our cultural community, often due to the miseducation ingrained in Eurocentric systems, reinforce anti-Black practices like colorism and discrimination. Studies estimate Afro-descendants in Latin America to number approximately 250 million, highlighting the vastness and importance of this struggle. This event delves into these nuanced experiences, exploring how Afro-Latino/a/xs navigate these intersecting identities to forge a complete sense of self and center Blackness within our lived realities and how we combat these biases through education, representation, and dismantling Eurocentric power structure. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/eH2qBPgx
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CSP @ TikTok | 3103 Barcroft Creative Agency, Co-Founder | Stanford Alumna | Creative Technologist
Today, I was honored with the opportunity to present my thesis research at the Bings Honors College Closing Ceremony as a representative of the African and African American Studies (AAAS) Department, Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CSRE), and the Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (FGSS) Program at Stanford University! Black video game modding, the intentional alterations made to gameplay by Black players, is my research subject. While academic discourse casts video games as mere avenues for escapism, I, as a Black gamer, posit that Black engagement with video games is deeper than that. It is about affirming our presentness—our identity and our reality. Through methodologies grounded in case study, narrative inquiry, autoethnography, and phenomenology, I argue that for Black gamers, modding is a profound act of Black pleasure activism, where we deliberately craft moments in digital spaces to affirm our Blackness in this reality by caring for our aliveness in an alternative one. My research aspires to expand our understanding of pleasure—positioning it as a time-bound, tangible, and self-activist gesture of permission to feel good, underscoring Black vernacular technological creativity as more than representation—it is about dignity. #senioryear #thesis
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Customer Development Chef || Food Product Developer || Private Chef || Recipe Developer
Dear Creative, Collaborate with your peers from different disciplines to create your own networks of agencies at the intersections of your expertise. The traditional individualism model is fading away and its gatekeepers are grappling to move with the times. But you should if you haven't already It's time to leave before it's too late. It's time to get on the overground railroad. Utilize your skills and networks to connect with like-minded individuals. Let others keep their awards. We can establish our own space with transparent criteria that we all agree upon, unlike the rigged systems in place. You have the capability to do it. Be prepared not just for yourself, but also for the black children aspiring to be creative professionals. Considering the current state of the industry, you might not recommend it to them. But you have the power to break free from this morally and ethically flawed industry that disregards black talent. Step away and create environments where our future can flourish without constant doubt. You are already great; you just need collaborators who share your vision. Sincerely,
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As you reflect on the importance of Juneteenth and its impact on the American history, take this time to honor the past, appreciate the present, and aspire to have a better future. This is a day to remember, celebrate, and continue the fight for freedom and equality. Let’s honor the freedom and resilience of the Black community, pay tribute to those who championed equality, recognize the advancements achieved, and pledge to continue striving for a fair and inclusive society. If you are interested in learning more about the history of Juneteenth and events that are happening in Boston, check out this link: https://lnkd.in/ez_g9cU4.
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